Sexual Violence Prevention

Sexual violence is an issue of significant concern on American college campuses, including Siena College. At Siena College, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive violence prevention programs and resources to support survivors of sexual violence and protect the campus community. Our approach is rooted in our Franciscan and Catholic tradition, which affirms the unique worth of each person and shares a commitment to building a world that is more just, peaceable and humane. Violence of any kind – including sexual violence – is antithetical to our values and to our vision of what it means to live and learn in a safe, respectful and inclusive community.

On this website you will find information to help you recognize, report and prevent sexual violence. You will also find information about relationship abuse and stalking; behaviors which also contradict our core values and which will not be tolerated at Siena College.


What is sexual violence? Key Definitions Warning signals of sexual violence What to do if you or someone you know has been the victim of sexual violence Tips for helping a friend or loved one who has survived sexual violence: listen, respect, reassure Victim safety and assistance accommodations Siena College's Welfare of the Community policy Counseling and support services	Why reporting is important Emergency Numbers Reporting on Campus Reporting off Campus Applicable college policies and procedures Applicable New York State laws, ordinances and legal penalities	Be an Active Bystander Reduce the risk of Sexual Violence Educational programs Ways to get involved in violence prevention efforts on campus Peer Education and Empowerment Program (P.E.E.P.s.)